Ben Thypin, senior market analyst at Real Capital Analytics, said the 510 Madison acquisition is a big win for both Zuckerman and Macklowe, as it not only gives Zuckerman's Boston Properties a potential trophy property and saves what's left of Harry Macklowe's remaining business empire.

"Not only does Macklowe free up capital to stabilize or expand its portfolio, but they receive something on the back end of this deal as well," Thypin said.

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